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JEFFERY AMHERST A.L.S.

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JEFFERY AMHERST A.L.S.
<b>8. JEFFERY AMHERST </b>Good content A.L.S. 1p. 4to., St. James Square, Feb. 22, 1794 to the Duke of Dorset, in part: "<i>...I took the first occasion of laying before the King the offer made by Mr. Children of Tunbridge of a number of Yeomen and Farmers who were ready to associate for the defence of their country against the French. The King was pleased to receive the offer very graciously, and I beg the favor of your Grace to acquaint Mr. Children accordingly, and that a general Plan is at present under consideration, which prevents at this moment a direct answer whether the offer is accepted...</i>". In 1794, at the height of the French Revolution, England and France were once again at war. Near fine condition.<b> $750-1,000</b>